Sándor Kőrösi Csoma
Hungarian philologist, translator, author
Born
Died
1842
184 years ago — 58 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
Hungary
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Contributed significantly to the study of Eastern languages and cultures. Examined Tibetan culture and languages while living in India and Nepal. Authored the first Tibetan-English dictionary and grammar book. Established a foundation for the academic study of Tibetan language, literature, and culture through extensive travels and research.
Authored the first Tibetan-English dictionary
Produced a grammar book on Tibetan language
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